Pam Woodhouse, who teaches students in Grades 3 and 4 at St. John Catholic school in Arthur, is this year’s winner of AgScape educator and $1,500.
AgScape is the new name for the Agriculture in the Classroom program developed and funded by farm organizations such as marketing boards.
“As someone who is passionate about agriculture, being able to combine teaching with my love for this field is truly a dream come true,” said Woodhouse in a news release from AgScape.
“I am both humbled and honoured to be recognized in this way, and I look forward to continuing to inspire and educate others about the importance of agriculture.”
“Working with extraordinary educators is one of our greatest privileges at AgScape,” said Mira Lyonblum, AgScape executive director, in a statement.
“Without teachers like Pam going above and beyond, we would not be able to empower students across Ontario to see themselves as an integral part of our agriculture and food system.”
Ontario Education Minister Jill Dunlop praised farmers for providing the education materials to schools.
But if AgScape can do it, can animal activist organizations such as PETA be welcomed into classrooms?
